Tides Today & Tomorrow in New River Inlet, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in New River Inlet, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 32m at 8:46 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:22 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8657167
Common Questions About Tides

New River Inlet, NC Tides - Feb 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:552.99:142.62:38-0.13:12-0.17:075:38Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:272.89:502.63:160.03:42-0.17:065:39Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:002.610:272.63:550.14:120.07:055:40Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:352.411:082.64:370.24:440.07:055:41Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:142.211:542.75:240.35:210.17:045:42Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri11:592.06:170.46:060.17:035:43Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:482.712:541.97:190.46:590.17:025:44Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:492.81:591.98:280.48:010.07:015:45Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:543.03:071.99:350.39:07-0.17:005:46Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:573.24:122.110:350.110:12-0.36:595:47Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed4:563.45:122.411:28-0.111:13-0.56:585:48Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu5:503.66:072.712:17-0.36:575:49New Moon12Thu
13Fri6:403.76:593.012:11-0.71:03-0.56:565:50New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:293.87:513.31:06-0.81:48-0.66:555:51New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:173.68:423.52:01-0.82:32-0.76:545:52Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:053.49:333.62:55-0.73:17-0.76:535:53Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:543.110:263.53:50-0.64:03-0.66:525:54Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:442.811:223.44:47-0.44:51-0.56:515:55Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:382.55:48-0.15:43-0.36:505:56First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:233.212:392.26:550.16:41-0.16:495:57First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:283.11:482.08:070.27:470.06:485:58First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:373.03:002.09:180.38:560.16:465:58Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:422.94:052.010:200.210:010.16:455:59Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:402.95:002.111:120.210:560.16:446:00Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:283.05:462.311:550.111:440.06:436:01Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:103.06:262.512:320.06:426:02Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:473.07:022.612:27-0.11:050.06:406:03Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:213.07:372.71:06-0.11:35-0.16:396:04Full Moon28Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8657167)

Common Questions About New River Inlet, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in New River Inlet, NC today?

Slack tide in New River Inlet, NC is approximately 11:34 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in New River Inlet, NC?

New River Inlet, NC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are New River Inlet, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for New River Inlet, NC?

Tide predictions for New River Inlet, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for New River Inlet, NC?

Tide data for New River Inlet, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8657167. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8657167.

What is the moon phase in New River Inlet, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over New River Inlet, NC is Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places New River Inlet, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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